| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $245.32 | 3.197% | $253.1629 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.86 | 6.519% | $157.499 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.60 | 11.629% | $136.8572 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.46 | 10.112% | $64.3715 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.29 | 9.135% | $84.3504 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.46 | 12.344% | $128.5889 | $128.59 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.35 | 6.207% | $194.7305 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.34 | $1,019.5604 | $1,019.56 | $1,019.55 | $1,019.70 | |